Routines
Who wants to read a blog entry about routines? Routines sound so well, you know, so routine. Please hear me out. A routine can really come in handy when the semester gets hectic (you know this will happen) and stress … Continue reading →
Ruth Angulo Bomar, PhD
I Love January: the Best Time for Goal-setting.
This is a note I received in December. It warmed my heart to see my student reach her goal. Graduation is the goal of every college student. But how do you get from freshman orientation to your mortar board … Continue reading →
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic. In understanding … Continue reading →
Finals and Mental Stamina
Studying for finals requires stamina. Here are some steps to follow to increase your mental stamina. Make the decision that you will study. Don’t think about anything else but your topic for studying. If your mind starts to wander, study … Continue reading →
Studying for Finals-be an active learner
Studying for finals is more than just reading and re-reading your notes. Try these suggestions to engage with your information and become an active learner. Stop and ask yourself what did I just read? Talk aloud to yourself. Paraphrase the … Continue reading →
Studying for finals
How do you show off all you’ve learned during the semester? Here some step by step advice. Revisit the syllabus. Read the course objectives. This is what your professor wanted you to know by the end of the semester. That’s … Continue reading →
The Week before Finals
Preparing to study is the first step in getting ready for finals. Watch this video and get a step-by-step plan to prepare to study. Click here. How to organize for finals. … Continue reading →
Good advice for week 12 in the semester.
Week 11-Semester 1. Three Things to Do before Thanksgiving
College transition 101 Two and a-half weeks until Thanksgiving. Wow! Time to do a little reality check. Most mid-terms are done and major papers or projects will be due at the end of the month. Here are three things to … Continue reading →
Week 7-Semester 1. Create Your Study Mood.
College transition 101. Where you study can make or break your study time. You can manage distractions by creating your own study environment. Here are six tips to help you create the study mood: Choose your study place. Don’t use … Continue reading →